Industry News

Elsewhere, ‘Gold’ marks the worst wide opening of Matthew McConaughey’s career in a leading role; ‘Hidden Figures’ and ‘La La Land’ lead the pack of Oscar best-picture contenders enjoying a bump from nominations. read more
Source: HRNews

Viewers of “Meet the Press” exepect to see the show’s moderator, Chuck Todd, holding forth from Washington, D.C. and talking about politics and policy. Were they surprised to see him wandering around Little Joe’s Coney Island in Warren, Michigan, where the menu offers fried mushrooms and a “Stacked Ham Pita”? They should prepare themselves for…...

THR’s awards analyst dissects the causes and effects of the PGA’s top prize going to the original musical, noting that 19 of its 27 prior recipients went on to win the best picture Oscar. read more
Source: HRNews

Donald Trump’s unilateral move to restrict travel and immigration from several predominantly Muslim countries drew sharp rebukes from leaders of large Silicon Valley companies, who said it was harmful to America’s security and their businesses. The responses to President Trump’s executive order Friday instituting the anti-Muslim policy — partially blocked by a federal judge late Saturday…...